Saturday, April 25, 2015

I forgot to get a pic of this piece when I finished. GVQC had a challenge called " My Piece of the Universe"

So an aerial view of my property came to my mind..very literal.

I've use my discharged, mono printed and rust dyed fabrics.

Machine quilting.

Hand stitching.

Every step of this project was fun.

"Pearl Street Road" will be at their quilt show,along with other universes, the first weekend in June at RIT in Rochester.

My home away from home last Monday through Thursday was Millard Fillmore hospital. Pulmonary embolism. Multiple clots in each lung.

Two weeks ago I flew to Portland OR for an IBEW utility conference. I noticed some swelling in leg/foot and what I thought was winded breathing upon arrival. I attributed the breathing to having put on weight. Apparently I formed a clot/clots on the flight.

I worked all week noting I had been winded much of the time. So much so that I commented to coworkers about it.

Finally I decided to ask my RN sister about my symptoms.

Call dr now.

I did. I went. Was sent directly to ER.

No clots in legs verified

But after scan of chest they discovered I had numerous small blood clots in each lung.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

At my ArtCGirlz meeting tonight Mary Lee demoed a cool alcohol ink on tile technique. Very cool. It would need a special sealer but I can see how useful this could be. She made done switch light covers for her home using this idea.

I am pondering what mixed media project I could use this in.

You never know what little tidbit will make you think. Thanks ML!

I have learned:

1. 10 months to retirement-real-life-living!! If only someone would get prego so the count down would mean more!!

2. I am buying an Avante quilting machine! Used. Know this woman has taken care of it and I'm so excited! Investment for my future.

About Me

I am mom to my favorite daughter, a special ed teacher in Buffalo,but more importantly, mom to my first grandchild, beautiful little Mela Anne and grandson, Riley Michael. My favorite son, a soldier in the US Army currently stationed at Fort Benning GA. He's married to Jenn and dad to Madison Elizabeth! I work full-time...37 years and counting down to retirement! Soon. Very soon!